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D3 SVN

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,663 mi
Last recorded66,663 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 SVN
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 66,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 66,405 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 66,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 66,229 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 66,225 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 66,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

slight play in nearside front steering rack mount

slight play in offside front steering rack mount

Fail 19 Jan 2022 66,047 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

slight play in nearside front steering rack mount

slight play in offside front steering rack mount

Pass 25 Jan 2021 65,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn drive shaft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn drive shaft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,725 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 65,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 65,457 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 65,446 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,290 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight seapage of oil hose

slight stone chips windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,411 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 63,762 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 63,762 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,309 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,602 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,291 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 50,351 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,357 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
894
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 416
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 404
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
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D3 SVN is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1996 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,910 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D3 SVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB7 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D3 SVN is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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